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05/20/2013

BBB Warns Consumers about Fake Online Auto Dealer Websites

Recent cases of online auto sales fraud involve bogus websites. In addition, some of the con artists are using the names and contact information of legitimate businesses for their schemes.

05/15/2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Welcomes Accredited Businesses in March and April, 2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau's Board of Directors has accepted 86 businesses for accreditation in March and 85 in April, 2013.

05/02/2013

Connecticut BBB Offers Guidelines for Financial Record Disposal

Connecticut Better Business Bureau recommends you properly secure or dispose of sensitive income tax and other personal documents when you don’t need them anymore.

04/22/2013

BBB Offers Tips for Home Renovations

Nationally, in 2012, home builders, roofing contractors, construction and remodeling services, plumbers and general contractors were among the types of businesses most researched by consumers.

04/18/2013

BBB Warns of Charity Scams, Offers 10 Tips for Donors in Wake of Boston Marathon Bombings

Within an hour of the Boston Marathon bombing, criminals set up fake appeals designed to cheat donors and victims' families out of relief funds.

04/09/2013

Board of Directors Revokes BBB Accreditation from Five Businesses in March, 2013

To maintain confidence in the BBB name, Better Business Bureau monitors accreditation activity, and expels companies that violate BBB Accreditation Standards.

04/09/2013

Connecticut BBB Welcomes 65 New Accredited Businesses in February, 2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau's Board of Directors has accepted 65 businesses for accreditation in February, 2013

04/04/2013

Connecticut BBB Warns Smart Phone and Tablet Users About Bluetooth Security Hole

Hackers are exploiting Bluetooth wireless connections to access texts, contacts and photos, send texts and even place long-distance telephone calls without you being aware.

03/21/2013

BBB Alerts Investors to Perils Of 'Crowdfunding'

Securities administrators have found nearly 8,800 Internet domains with “crowdfunding” in their name, and a Google search of the word returned 10.3 million results.

03/21/2013

Connecticut BBB Opens Call for Entries for 2013 Student Ethics Scholarship Award

The winner of the annual event will receive $2,500 to help with education-related expenses at an accredited college or university in the United States.

03/05/2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Welcomes Newly-Accredited Businesses in January, 2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau’s Board of Directors voted to accept 96 businesses for accreditation in January, 2013

02/08/2013

Connecticut BBB Recall Alert: More than ½ Million Baby Sleepers Sold at Target Stores Recalled

The Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) has announced a voluntary recall of more than 560,000 children’s pajama sets and sleepers sold at Target stores.

02/07/2013

Connecticut Better Business Bureau Welcomes Accredited Businesses in December, 2012

Connecticut Better Business Bureau's Board of Directors accepted 80 businesses for accreditation in December, 2012.

02/06/2013

Connecticut BBB Issues Alert About Mystery Shopping Scam

Connecticut Better Business Bureau is alerting the public about a “mystery shopper” scam that cost a Darien woman $1,990.

01/23/2013

Better Business Bureau Reports Cellular Phone Services and Suppliers Most Complained-About Type of Business in 2012 Nationwide

More American consumers complained about cellular telephone service and suppliers in 2012 than any other type of business. In Connecticut complaints about travel booking sites led the pack in 2012.


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